The wilderness, and the vengeance of the Lord
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Isaiah 35
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The article specifically discusses Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 as the first reading. Wikipedia's article on this chapter provides scholarly context about its authorship debates, literary structure, and theological significance within the Book of Isaiah.
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John the Baptist
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The Gospel reading (Matthew 11:2-11) centers on John the Baptist questioning Jesus about his identity. The Wikipedia article covers his historical context, role as precursor to Jesus, his imprisonment, and significance across Christian, Islamic, and Mandaean traditions.
Look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent with Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera— including a poem from Isaiah about a wilderness in bloom, and St. John the Baptist asking Jesus about his identity.
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Reading 1 - Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
Psalm 146: 6-10
Reading 2 - James 5:7-10
Gospel - Matthew 11:2-11
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